Buffalo Ridge Golf Course in Hollister, Missouri, returns for its 11th consecutive year as host of the Bass Pro / Payne Stewart Junior Championship presented by Explore Branson. From August 4–7, 2025, a field of 78 top junior golfers will compete in a 54-hole stroke play tournament at one of the region’s most scenic and challenging venues.
About the Field
- 17 states represented
- Four countries represented
- 17 college commits
- 14 Missouri natives
Players to watch
Juliana Hong of Norman, Oklahoma (2026)
- Ranked No. 101 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Champion, 2025 C.T. Pan Foundation Junior Championship
- Runner-up, 2024 Bass Pro Shops/Payne Stewart Junior Championship presented by Explore Branson
- 10 AJGA top-five finishes
Hannah Hall of Rockledge, Florida (2026)
- Ranked No. 134 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- T3, 2024 Bass Pro Shops/Payne Stewart Junior Championship presented by Explore Branson
- Five AJGA top-five finishes
- Committed to the University of Kansas
Braeden Nelson of West Des Moines, Iowa (2026)
- Ranked No. 72 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings
- Runner-up, 2024 Austin Minnesota Junior Championship presented by Hormel Foods
- Two AJGA top-five finishes
- Committed to the University of Wisconsin
Yu-Chin Chen of Pingtung, Taiwan (2026)
- Runner-Up, 2025 AJGA Salt Lake Junior
- Two AJGA top-five finishes
- Sixth AJGA appearance
- Highest-ranked international player in the field
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